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May 19, 2012 Leave a Comment

China Negotiates Peace

Today's installment concludes The Boxer Uprising,the name of our combined selection from Chuan-sen and William A.P. Martin. The concluding

May 18, 2012 Leave a Comment

The International Force Arrives

Having heard of the approach of the army of relief, we became more cheerful.Continuing The Boxer Uprising,our selection from The Siege in Peking

May 16, 2012 Leave a Comment

The People Inside the Embassy

Some spent their days in digging trenches, others inspected latrines in the interest of sanitation.Continuing The Boxer Uprising,our selection

May 14, 2012 Leave a Comment

Gun-Fire and Cannon-Fire

As rifle-shots were parried by our high walls, our chief danger was from cannon.Continuing The Boxer Uprising,our selection from The Siege in

May 13, 2012 Leave a Comment

Struggle for the Wall

Before the onslaught which was to decide our destiny, Captain Myers made a remarkable harangue.Continuing The Boxer Uprising,our selection from

May 11, 2012 Leave a Comment

Boxers Set Buildings on Fire

The most dangerous of their attacks were, however, made with the firebrand.Continuing The Boxer Uprising,our selection from The Siege in Peking by

May 10, 2012 Leave a Comment

The Foreigners Prepare Defenses

The siege was divided into two distinct stages.Continuing The Boxer Uprising,our selection from The Siege in Peking by William A.P. Martin

May 9, 2012 Leave a Comment

Boxer Desperation

An imperial decree was issued in which the Empress-Dowager regretted the death of the German Minister and the Japanese Chancellor.Continuing The

May 7, 2012 Leave a Comment

Fire and Murder in China

In Teng-Shi-Kou several Boxers came crying ' Shal Sha!' ('kill, kill !') loudly with swords in their hands.Continuing The Boxer Uprising,with a

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